Illinois vs. Duke Tuesday Prediction
The Big Ten clashes with the ACC on Tuesday night when No. 10 Duke hosts No. 6 Illinois at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge presented by Continental Tire. What’s the best play for bettors when it comes to this non-conference clash that tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET?
Game Snapshot
831 Illinois Fighting Illini (+3.5) at 832 Duke Blue Devils (-3.5); o/u 146.5
9:30 p.m. ET, December 8, 2020
Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
TV: ESPN
Illinois vs. Duke College Basketball Prediction
The over has been profitable on both sides of this matchup. Let’s start with the Fighting Illini, as the over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games overall and 3-1-1 in their last five road games. The over is also 4-0-1 in Illinois’ last five games versus an opponent that has a winning percentage above .600.
As for Duke, the over is a perfect 5-0 in the Blue Devils’ last five home games versus an opponent that has a losing record. The over is also 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games, is 13-5-1 in their last 19 games overall and is 13-5 in their last 18 games versus an opponent with a winning percentage above .600. The over has cashed in seven of Duke’s last 10 games played on Tuesday as well.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREDICTION: ILLINOIS/DUKE OVER 146.5